Tools
THAWING TIME
Apricot Turkey with Hazelnut Stuffing
Link copied!
Change up your usual roasted turkey recipe with this Apricot Turkey with Hazelnut Stuffing. This roasted turkey features hazelnut stuffing and apricot glaze for a dish that’s original and packed with sweet flavors. At 35g of protein and 320 calories per serving, this recipe is anything but bland.
Total Time
5 Hours 45 Minutes
Serving Size
20 Servings
1
cup apricot jam
1 1/2
tablespoons butter
1/2
cup orange juice
2
teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1
(10 to 16-pound) JENNIE-O® All Natural* Fresh Whole Turkey
HAZELNUT STUFFING
1/2
cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2
cup orange juice
1
(23-ounce) package HORMEL® stuffing or stuffing of your choice
1/2
cup roasted hazelnuts (filberts), chopped
1
In small saucepan, combine jam, butter, orange juice and thyme; set aside.
2
Heat oven to 325°F. Remove neck and giblets. These may be used to prepare gravy or stuffing. Plastic leg clamp may be left on during cooking. Place turkey on rack in shallow pan, breast side up, and loosely cover with foil. Remove foil after 1 hour of cooking. Roast 4-¼ to 4-¾ hrs or until timer pops up and turkey is fully cooked, 180°F. as measured by a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
3
ALWAYS confirm doneness with a meat thermometer. Juices should run clear.
4
Brush turkey with apricot mixture every 10 minutes during last hour of cooking.
5
Let stand tented with foil 20 minutes before carving.
6
To make the hazelnut stuffing, in small bowl, combine apricots and orange juice; let stand 30 minutes. Heat stuffing according to package directions. Add apricots and hazelnuts. Stir to combine.
7
Serve with turkey.
Calories
320
Protein
35g
Carbohydrates
13g
Fiber
1g
Sugars
2g
Fat
15g
Cholesterol
95mg
Sodium
470mg
Saturated Fat
3.5g
